Teaching Assistant

Fortis Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning in a vibrant secondary school. This role involves working closely with teachers, providing one-on-one support, and fostering an inclusive classroom atmosphere. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 after 5 years)

Electric Car Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount schemes for teachers and support staff

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Dedicated and enthusiastic approach to supporting students.
• Experience or desire to help across a range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in a vibrant secondary school environment.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Provide one-on-one support to students.

Skills

Patience

Proactivity

Passion for education

Job description

Salary Grade 4 (£24,405 to £25,183 FTE) Pay award pending

Fortis Academy has an opening for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learning in a vibrant secondary school environment! Our ideal candidate is patient, proactive, and passionate about helping students succeed across a range of subjects. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide one-on-one support, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives while gaining valuable experience in education. Join us and inspire the next generation!

Fortis Academy is a large 11-18 academy serving a high-density housing area in Birmingham’s outer suburbs. It is the largest employer in the ward, with over 200 employees, and is part of the North Area Network of schools, one of six regions in the city. The academy is split into a Foundation Academy and a Senior Academy.

Our vision is Enriching Lives, underpinned by the values of Character, Resilience, and Aspiration. Our curriculum focuses on a rich, knowledge-based academic program, physical and mental well-being, and the use of 21st-century technologies to improve outcomes. We aim to help our students lead confident, healthy, and fulfilled lives as adults, prepared for the workforce.

Shaw Education Trust encompasses diverse schools, including primary, secondary, and special schools, all working to improve community lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives, we provide education for children of all abilities. Our staff is committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

In our secondary schools, we pride ourselves on innovative curricula that ensure breadth and ambition for all students. We continually seek to innovate, offering extended school days, enrichment programs, and vocational pathways supported by employers and universities to develop work readiness. Our curriculum development involves collaboration across schools to create a world-class, knowledge-rich, and skills-focused program, reducing planning workload and fostering strong student relationships.

Shaw Education Trust offers various employee benefits, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discount schemes for teachers and support staff
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to professional development through the Institute of Education

We are committed to our staff’s development, offering courses, leadership support, and opportunities to work across different schools within the Trust. Our working hours are 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days).

Fortis Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The position is subject to vetting procedures, including an online check and criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and an online search as part of safer recruitment practices.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and all recruitment practices reflect this commitment. CVs alone will not be accepted, and successful candidates will undergo a fully enhanced DBS check and other employment verifications.